Okay real talk: Shavuot is the most slept-on holiday in the entire Jewish calendar and I will not be taking questions at this time. No cap. Think about what this holiday actually is. The anniversary...
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Shavuot Recipe: Cherry Lychee Cheesecake Brownies
What’s with all the cheese on Shavuot thing? Shavuot is the holiday that commemorates “Zman Matan Torah” – the time when the Jews received the Torah from God at Mount Sinai...
The Rolling Stones in Israel – Israelis Sound Off…
When Rolling Stones tickets became available in Europe for their upcoming tour, they were sold out within minutes. In Israel the situation is different. Despite the fact that since their formation in...
The Rolling Stones in Israel! Yay! Oh… wait…
Israeli concert promoter Shuki Weiss recently announced that after over 25 years of effort, he has managed to book the Rolling Stones for a concert in Israel. The show is set to take place on the...
Shavuot: Bedtime for Bibi
Guest Post by Yonatan Sredni Last Friday night, Israel’s Channel 10 reported that, as per the Prime Minister’s office’s specific request, a special “rest chamber” was installed in...
Revealed and Concealed: Shavuot Learning Celebration in Los Angeles
Shavuot isn’t one of the most popular of Jewish holydays. We aim to do something about that. So, back by popular demand, Jewlicious is teaming up with IKAR for an evening of lively classes...
Why I Drink Beer On Shavuot
Tonight Jews around the world celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, the Summer Solstice Harvest Festival and anniversary of the giving of the Torah. So why do I drink beer? While conducting some research...
Why do we Eat Dairy Products on Shavuot?
Tonight begins the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the giving of the Torah to the Jews on Mount Sinai. This holiday is usually celebrated by the consumption of one dairy meal. The question is, why...